Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC 126: Silva vs Belfort
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Donald Cerrone
United StatesDonald Cerrone
“Cowboy”
36-17-0 (2 NC)
RESULT

Donald Cerrone def. Paul Kelly (Submission)

Submission · Round 2 · 3:48
Paul Kelly
United KingdomPaul Kelly
“Tellys”
14-5-0
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, United States

Donald Cerrone defeated Paul Kelly by Submission in round 2 (3:48) in the Lightweight bout of UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort, held Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas.

Fight stats

Donald Cerrone
Paul Kelly
0
Knockdowns
0
37 of 74
Significant strikes
22 of 75
50%
Sig. strike accuracy
29%
62 of 101
Total strikes
29 of 82
3 of 4
Takedowns
0 of 0
75%
Takedown accuracy
—
1
Submission attempts
2
0
Reversals
0
3:31
Control time
0:00
Significant strikes by target
14 of 46
Head
16 of 64
13 of 15
Body
4 of 8
10 of 13
Leg
2 of 3
26 of 56
Distance
21 of 68
2 of 6
Clinch
1 of 5
9 of 12
Ground
0 of 2

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
20 of 40
Sig. str.
12 of 41
31 of 53
Total str.
13 of 42
2 of 3
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
1
1:56
Ctrl
0:00
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
17 of 34
Sig. str.
10 of 34
31 of 48
Total str.
16 of 40
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
1
Sub. att
1
1:35
Ctrl
0:00

Frequently asked questions

Who won Donald Cerrone vs Paul Kelly?

Donald Cerrone defeated Paul Kelly by Submission in round 2 (3:48) in the Lightweight bout of UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort, held Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas.

Referee
Steve Mazzagatti
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Donald Cerrone 44%56% Paul Kelly

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

36-17-0 (2 NC)
Record
14-5-0
1500
Elo rating
1541
0
Win Streak
0
43
Age
41
6'1"
185 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
70"
178 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United States
Nationality
United Kingdom

Striking Profile

4.41
SLpM
3.22
46%
Str. Acc.
37%
4.48
SApM
2.61
53%
Str. Def.
59%

Grappling Profile

1.16
TD Avg.
1.34
33%
TD Acc.
60%
73%
TD Def.
30%
1.20
Sub. Avg.
1.50

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Donald Cerrone · 0-5
  • L
    Jim Miller
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    Submission · R2 · 1:32 · Welterweight
  • L
    Alex Morono
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    TKO · R1 · 4:40 · Welterweight
  • L
    Anthony Pettis
    UFC 249: Ferguson vs GaethjeSat, May 9, 2020
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Conor McGregor
    UFC 246: McGregor vs CowboySun, Jan 19, 2020
    TKO · R1 · 0:40 · Welterweight
  • L
    Justin Gaethje
    UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs GaethjeSun, Sep 15, 2019
    TKO · R1 · 4:18 · Lightweight
Paul Kelly · 2-3
  • L
    Donald Cerrone
    UFC 126: Silva vs BelfortSat, Feb 5, 2011
    Submission · R2 · 3:48 · Lightweight
  • W
    TJ O'Brien
    UFC 123: RAMPAGE vs MACHIDASun, Nov 21, 2010
    TKO · R2 · 3:16 · Lightweight
  • L
    Jacob Volkmann
    UFC Live: Jones vs MatyushenkoSun, Aug 1, 2010
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Matt Veach
    UFC 112: INVINCIBLESat, Apr 10, 2010
    Submission · R2 · 3:41 · Lightweight
  • L
    Dennis Siver
    UFC 105: Couture vs VeraSat, Nov 14, 2009
    TKO · R2 · 2:53 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 37 fights · 9 fights
44.2
Avg sig. strikes
36.1
0.65
Avg takedowns
1.00
1:01
Avg control time
4:26
138
Career high strikes
71
4
Career high TDs
3

Strike Distribution

Donald Cerrone
Strike target
Paul Kelly
50%
Head
77%
25%
Body
15%
25%
Leg
8%
Donald Cerrone
Strike position
Paul Kelly
84%
Distance
34%
9%
Clinch
14%
7%
Ground
51%